I'm a new owner. Can I use the blackberry as a modem, with the usb cable to my laptop, and ready and answer email using Outlook on my laptop? thanks

Try reading some of the FAQ threads or searching. There are a number of existing threads that answer your question in much detail.

To answer your question...Yes it is possible.

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[User] HOWTO: Use BlackBerry As Modem For Laptop!